Celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day: Here are 7 reasons why black cats rule

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! Here are seven reasons why black cats rule:

1. Black cats look sleek and sophisticated.

2. They match any décor.

3. Holding a black cat is very slimming!

4. Black cats are great at hiding in the dark.

5. A lint brush isn't required for a black-tie affair.

6. Black cats are easy to name.

7. Some house panthers are even famous, like @sophie_themodel and @coleandmarmalade.

Unfortunately, black cats are less likely to be adopted but they have so much love to share. So visit your local shelter and adopt a black cat!

Here's a look at a few available around the Bay Area. We've included their name and ID number so you can look them up:

San Francisco Animal Care and Control

sfanimalcare.org

• ALFIE_A419279
• AMELIE_A419148
• ARTHUR_A419497
• DORA_A418445
• JOJO_A419278
• KELSEY_A419277
• MUNCHKIN_A417850
• PETUNIA_A417621
• PORTER_A418993
• PUPPET_A417280
• ROCKY_A418444
• RUBY RAVEN_A416789
• TURTLE_A419973
• TWEETIE_A418251

San Francisco SPCA

sfspca.org

• GRYFFINDOR
• HARMONY_38749533
• HEDWIG_38749537
• JAKE_39346247
• SLINKY_39359763
• TAD_39285627
• WAKANDA_39295848

Marin Humane Society

marinhumane.org

• POE_234850
• JUJUBE_234871